Assistant Hotel Manager in Barnstaple

The Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring procedures and compliance are followed within the hotel. Working to meet the highest possible operating standards of the business through profit, quality, cost control and compliance, in order to elevate our business to the next level. Work for Brend Hotels and receive competitive pay, opportunities for progression, staff discounts at Brend Hotels and paid holidays. This is a great opportunity to work for a successful local company in Barnstaple

What will I be doing?

As the Assistant Manager you are responsible for the coordination of all hotel operating departments including Sales, Human Resources and Accounts. Your goal is to maximise in-house spend by guests and to deliver expected levels of performance and the consistency with which they are delivered. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Coordination of all hotel operating departments (under the leadership of the Hotel Director and the Hotel Manager), plus communication and cooperation with Sales, Human Resources, Accounts and Marketing
• Maximise in house spend by all guests through Restaurant, and Health Club
• Deliver expected levels of performance and the consistency with which they are delivered.
• Target higher levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• To ensure all complaints are minimised and handled professionally as in accordance with policies
• To maintain and enhance the reputation of the hotel and the wider group
• To build a strong, well-motivated, high-performing team in each department
• To supervise, motivate, train and recruit these teams in line with company policies and manuals
• Maximise sales performance, marketing and revenue management working closely with the Director, General Manager and Sales Department
• Ensure effective control of budgets and staff costs
• Ensure the physical property is well maintained with regular maintenance and improvement through liaison with the General Manager and Maintenance team
• Ensure compliance on fire safety, environmental health and general health and safety,
• Management Reporting
• Comply and abide to company policies and manuals

What are we looking for?

The hotel customers have high expectations that must be exceeded, they expect all employees to be customer-focused, creating a relaxed, fun environment for everyone to enjoy, whilst maintaining high standards of professionalism. And so to successfully fill this role as the Assistant Manager you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work on your own or in a team

Previous experience in a similar hospitality role would be beneficial

What's in it for me?

There are plenty of perks when it comes to joining the Brend Hotels team which include competitive rates of pay, paid holidays, and a share of staff tips. You'll also receive discounts when dining at any Brend Hotels establishment as well as reduced accommodation rates. Brend Hotels are very proud of their wonderful staff and do all they can to develop them, offering support and training throughout their career as well as offering genuine opportunities for career progression within a successful local company.

What is it like to work for Brend Hotels?

Brend Hotels is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!